Marketers: Weird Is Back, Embrace the Absurd

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In the background of most of my video calls, if you look closely, you’ll see a print from the illustrator Michael Paraskevas. Aptly called “The Advertising Art Directors’ Convention,” it […]

Celebrating Pride Month: 3 Standout Brand Campaigns of 2024

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For brands across the board, June is looking a little different this year. With many still feeling the backlash from last year’s pride celebrations and fearing further criticism for possible […]

America’s Sweethearts: 2024’s Most-Trusted Brands

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The annual Axios Harris Poll has become a definitive benchmark for identifying America’s most trusted brands, combining the journalistic rigor of Axios with The Harris Poll’s extensive polling expertise. And […]

3 Critical Challenges Confronting B2B Leaders in 2024

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This election year, B2B leaders are grappling with challenges that span across technological disruptions, economic fluctuations, and increasing demands for sustainable and ethical operations. We’re here to help. Drawing from […]

6 Vital Content Marketing Statistics for 2024

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Generative AI continues to be one of the hottest content marketing topics of 2024. And with good reason – AI changed how we as marketers approach everything from generating ideas […]

Unscripted, Unfiltered: 3 Brands Telling It Like It Is in 2024

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Authenticity has been the key to best-in-class marketing and brand storytelling for at least a decade, and within that time, we’ve seen the era of polished, scripted content subside. Now, […]

Is Gen AI Marketing Delivering on Expectations?

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In the midst of the Gen AI buzz, it’s easy for marketers to get caught up in speculative currents. While the future outlook appears bright, we can all benefit from […]

What Are Ownable Conversations?

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Following last year’s tumultuous economic conditions, 2024 is already proving to be a more stable year, as a majority of marketers reported their budgets would increase (38%) or stay the […]

Crisis Fatigue + ESG Messaging: How to Recenter Trust in Your Brand’s Narrative

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Lessons in engaging today’s most skeptical, crisis fatigued audiences – examining the brands mastering the art of authentic connection, and the ones simply blowing smoke — complete with practical strategy […]

Win Social Media Marketing in 2025: 5 Make-or-Break Tactics

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[Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect 2025 best practices.] As we enter the biggest year yet for social media content consumption, platforms across the board continue to […]

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